Chapter 22: Cunning Bastards
"Young wizard, any news?"
"None..."
Seven days had passed since Hal managed to drive the Mischievous Housesprites out of Greyfen Town, and so far, contrary to what Mayor Erold said, they hadn't returned to cause further trouble.
Most of the residents had also returned to the town and were already working to restore their ruined homes.
"I see, thanks for your hard work and for going this extra mile for us..." the old town leader bowed sincerely.
"You're very welcome, Mayor Erold," Hal responded with a smile and bowed at the elderly man in return.
Today was the last day of their agreement, and if the sprites didn't attack again, he would be able to return to the academy and report for completion.
Strangely, Hal wasn't satisfied.
He sincerely wished the Mischievous Housesprites would attack again.
He couldn't shake the nagging feeling that if he left just like that, he might be cheating the town out of their money.
'Sigh...maybe I'm overthinking things...'